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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MERGER AND AN ACQUISITION?

April 26, 2017acquisition difference merger

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MERGER AND AN ACQUISITION?

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A merger is the combination of two or more firms into a single entity, while in an acquisition – the acquired company comes under the control of the acquiring company but may still retain its identity and management and exist as a subsidiary or division of the company that acquired it.